KIND-HEARTED St Margaret’s High pupils have helped to furnish a new classroom at their partnership school in Malawi.

A foundation set up by youngsters Martin Laird and Daniel Henderson sent much-needed desks and chairs to Chisitu CDSS in the Mulanje region.

The foundation was set up in memory of renowned fundraiser Kenny Keegan, who was a lifelong sponsor of education and faith in a number of African countries.

Chisitu CDSS was by far the poorest and most run down school in the poverty- stricken area of Mulanje.

However since St Margaret’s head teacher Denise Burke agreed a partnership, attendance and attainment have improved, vital educational resources donated and a science laboratory built in the school.

A spokesperson for St Margaret’s said: “We have spoken with Kenny’s widow, Tracy, who was overwhelmed by the success of the project.

“The classrooms in Chisitu all lacked the very basics and this is the first of four classrooms we intend to furnish.

“This is all made possible by our entire school community who have supported the project for years and many of the benches have been sponsored by individuals and groups who have their names carved on them.”